ARCA champ Mitchell to make NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Homestead-Miami Speedway
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – November 5, 2014) – Mason Mitchell, the 2014 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion, will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in the Ford EcoBoost 200 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday, November 14. Mitchell and his Mason Mitchell Motorsports (MMM) team will field the No. 48 New England Energy Management, Wildlife Foundation of Florida F-150.
“I am excited to make my NASCAR debut during Ford championship weekend at the Homestead-Miami Speedway,” Mitchell said. “We had a lot of success this year on the 1.5-mile tracks on the ARCA circuit and I think a top-10 is a realistic goal heading into this race. I can’t thank everyone from New England Energy Management and the Wildlife Foundation of Florida for stepping up and helping make my dream become a reality.”
Veteran crew chief Ricky Viers will lead the operation. Viers has seven wins in the NASCAR Nationwide Series with four different drivers, including Kevin Harvick.
“I’ve known Ricky Viers for a few years and am excited to have him calling the shots,” Mitchell said. “He’s a proven winner in the NASCAR ranks and will bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the team.”
Mitchell captured the 2014 ARCA championship with his first year team MMM. In 20 starts Mitchell earned one win, 12 top-five’s, 18 top-10’s and five pole awards en-route to his first championship.
The Ford EcoBoost 200 will be live on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET with the setup show leading into the green flag after 8 pm ET. The race will also be broadcasted by the Motor Racing Network on MRN affiliates as well as SiriusXM 90.
Sources: ARCA